- Analyse: Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
- Annotate: Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
- Classify: Arrange or order by class or category.
- Compare: Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
- Compare and contrast: Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
- Construct: Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
- Contrast: Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
- Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
- Describe: Give a detailed account.
- Determine: Obtain the only possible answer.
- Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
- Distinguish: Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
- Draw: Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.
- Evaluate: Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
- Examine: Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
- Explain: Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
- Identify: Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
- Justify: Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
- Label: Add labels to a diagram.
- Outline: Give a brief account or summary.
- State: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
- Suggest: Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
- To what extent: Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with empirical evidence and sound argument.
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